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Michael Dawes

Michael Dawes

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Capital Markets: AIM

UK-wide

17 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International

UK-wide

12 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Capital Markets, M&A

Career

Michael Dawes joined Bird & Bird in May 2023, prior to which he was a partner at Memery Crystal for 18 years, where he co-headed the natural resources team and served as Head of Corporate from 2015-2019. He is an expert at advising on complex international corporate transactions.

His main focus is on equity capital markets, public M&A and private equity investments, usually for clients in the natural resources and technology sectors. He provides strategic legal advice to mining, energy and technology companies, sector-focused funds and financial advisers who are active in London’s capital markets.

Studied

• LLB, University of Nottingham – 2:1 – 1995

• LPC, Nottingham Law School – Commendation - 1996

Admissions

• Solicitor, England & Wales – 1998

• Solicitor, New South Wales, Australia – 2002 (now non-practising)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Capital Markets: AIM - UK-wide

Band 3
Individual Editorial
Michael Dawes is respected in the market for his mining-focused AIM practice. He advises clients on their admission to AIM and on fund-raisings.
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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International - UK-wide

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Michael Dawes is noted for his experience in assisting developers and producers in the mining sector with AIM and Main Market listings. He has strong expertise in relation to transactions involving projects in Africa.

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Strengths

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  • Michael is always responsive, willing to find solutions and very creative.

    Capital Markets: AIMChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Michael is exceptional. He is very commercially astute and no-nonsense.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: InternationalChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Michael Dawes is a real champion in my eyes. Michael is always responsive, always willing to find solutions and is always very creative.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: InternationalChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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